data-mm-id=”_l5zm0qkwl”>Winners of three of the last five Super Bowls, the Kansas City Chiefs have set the NFL's championship standard in the post-New England Patriots dynasty era. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have replaced Tom Brady and Bill Belichick as the league's new power duo.Where the Chiefs have fallen woefully short is off the field with their workplace conditions and offerings. In the NFL Players Association's 2024 survey, Kansas City's own players were so critical of the franchise that it ranked 31st among the league's 32 teams. They gave the team an "F" grade in four of the 11 categories, including training staff.RELATED: Tom Brady's NFL broadcast debut reviews are in with a mixed bag of bad and goodLinebacker Kyle Van Noy discovered just how poor Kansas City's trainers really are last Thursday, when the Baltimore Ravens kicked off the NFL season against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.On his "McCoy and Van Noy" podcast with former six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, Van Noy blasted the K.C. training staff for its "unacceptable" and "unprofessional" treatment of his fractured orbital bone that he suffered in the third quarter of the Ravens' 27-20 loss.Baltimore's @KVN_03 called out the Chiefs training staff for slow response time and "unprofessional" response to his eye injury on Thursday.(via McCoy and Van Noy) pic.twitter.com/K3JnRRhUIh— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 11, 2024"I was disappointed in the way the training staff of the Chiefs handled the situation," Van Noy said. "When things like that hurt, when you get hurt, especially something that could be serious like mine was, you're supposed to rely on the team's training staff or their doctors. And I was supposed to see an ophthalmologist … and they took an entire quarter to get down to talk to me in the lockerroom. Which to me is unacceptable."Because then you start thinking: What if I was trying to get back into the game? What if I was really really hurt? I know mine just happened to be moderate, but it still was serious because it was an eye. Your expectation of someone to be down there, as the training staff asked him to be down there, would've had a little bit more urgency. And just the way it took time was super unprofessional to me."Van Noy also was critical of how casual the Chiefs were at treating him, citing the presence of a doctor or a doctor's friend who stood by while "double-cup-fisted" with beverages as if "everything was good.""I understand how Kansas City, the players, have given that training room an 'F,'" Van Noy added. "Because with my experience, I would've probably, after that, gave them an 'F' too."Van Noy got a little emotional finishing up his story. That's when McCoy jumped in to perfectly sum up what had happened to his podcast mate."You gave them one letter," he said, "but I got two letters for them."CHECK OUT MORE TOP STORIES FROM THE BIG LEAD!NFL: Jerry Jones hints Dak’s contract will lead to Super BowlNBA: Russell Westbrook’s 3-point shooting destroyed by analystSports Media: ESPN and NBC expressing interest in hiring Charles BarkleyGolf: 9/11 group criticizes PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia meetings in New York on anniversary of September 11 attacks
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Looking to extend on what has become a remarkable run of form, Hull will make the trip to the Madejski when they face off against Reading on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, managing to find what was a real boost on their travels last weekend, there is no doubt that Reading will be desperate to build off of that result. Coming from behind away at Swansea and eventually leaving the Liberty with an action-packed 3-2 win, the Royals also managed to find some breathing room at the foot of the table. Hit with a points deduction last month and now sat just a single place above the drop zone, Veljko Paunović s side will now be looking to improve on their recent issues at the Madejski. Including a 3-2 defeat against…
Thomas Tuchel was overperforming at Paris Saint-Germain this season and did not deserve to be sacked, according to his assistant Zsolt Low.
PSG finally confirmed Tuchel s dismissal on Tuesday after days of speculation, bringing an end to his two and a half year stay at the Parc des Princes.
The German coach won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles in his two full campaigns and also won the Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue and two Trophee des Champions.
Tuchel also guided PSG to a maiden Champions League final in 2019-20, where they were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich.
But he endured a fractious relationship with sporting director Leonardo after publicly calling out the club s transfer chief over a lack of spending heading into this season.
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Juventus and Milan played out a 0-0 draw at a sold-out Allianz Stadium in Serie A on Saturday, with both sides still seeking to secure Champions League spots for next season.
Midfielder Filip Kostic and striker Arkadiusz Milik had great chances to give Juventus the lead in the second half but Milan goalkeeper Marco Sportiello showed off his skills to keep their attempts out.
The Rossoneri finished the game without a shot on target as the contest finished goalless, leaving the sides to share the spoils.
Milan remain second in the standings on 70 points while Juventus remain third on 65, after Inter sealed the title on Monday.
A brilliant performance between the sticks from Marco Sportiello today
— AC Milan (@acmilan)
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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana believes referee Simon Hooper and VAR were right not to award Wolves a last-gasp penalty in Monday night’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
United opened their league account for the season in unconvincing fashion as Raphael Varane’s header 14 minutes from time was enough to earn a 1-0 victory that was barely deserved.
Indeed, it looked like Wolves might get the chance to equalise from the penalty spot at the death when debutant Onana appeared to clatter into Sasa Kalajdzic, but the goalkeeper got away with it.
Wolves boss Gary O’Neil said Onana tried “to take the centre-forward’s head off” and claimed Premier League referees’ boss Jon Moss apologised to him for the decision after the match.
But …
FIFA s Ethics Commitee has banned former Executive Committee member and CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer from all football-related activity for life.
It was revealed in June that the American was among those to accept and facilitate bribes as part of the bidding processes for the France 1998 and South Africa 2010 World Cups.
Blazer pleaded guilty to 10 counts, including racketeering conspiracy and tax evasion in November 2013 and as part of his plea agreed to give United States authorities information pertaining to their investigation.
A FIFA statement on Thursday explained that Blazer was now banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international level for life .
Mr Blazer committed many and various acts of…
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has no plans to reveal his goal target for the season after scoring five goals in four games.
The 12 million pounds forward led Sundrland to victory with the only strike in Saturday s 1-0 win over Wigan and is aiming to improve on last year s total of 12 league goals for Wolves.
I kind of keep that (goal target) to myself, he told the Hartlepool Mail.
The first thing is to do better than last year and if I can keep improving that will keep me happy.
I just go out and play the game the best way I can and I do not like putting that kind of pressure (of a goalscoring tally) on myself.
You need goals and I have scored them early doors.
The Scot went on to express his happiness with his start to life wit…
Orlando City captain Kaka revelled in a big day after his return to Brazil s national set-up was announced on Thursday.
The 33-year-old attacking midfielder, who has scored nine goals and notched four assists in 22 MLS matches, thanked Orlando for providing the platform that allowed him to break back into Brazil s squad for friendlies against Costa Rica and United States next month.
Kaka is Orlando s second most-prolific goalscorer this season, while he was named MVP in this year s All-Star match against Tottenham.
Having played at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups but missing out on home soil last year, Kaka was thrilled to earn a spot in Dunga s latest squad as the 51-year-old coach looks ahead to Russia 2018.
It s a big day for me… I m back in the …
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn says Roy Hodgson is very comfortable as England manager despite his contract expiring after Euro 2016.
Hodgson s side ensured their place at the continental competition next year with victory over San Marino at the weekend and are on course to complete qualification with a 100 per cent record.
However, Hodgson s future remains somewhat uncertain with his contract into its final year and the memory of a dismal World Cup campaign fresh in the memory.
And FA chief Glenn is eager to avoid the situation that took place with Hodgson s predecessor Fabio Capello who agreed a new contract extension before a poor outing at the World Cup in 2010 before hanging on to his position until resigning in 2012.
It has b…
Newcastle United are plotting a move for Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, according to the Express.
The newly-promoted north east outfit are preparing for life back in the top flight after securing promotion from the Championship last month and are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper.
Crystal Palace are also interest in securing Heaton’s services, with the England international helping his side all but secure their Premier League status with ten clean sheets so far, while he has also made the most saves in the division – 136.
Since moving to Burnley from Bristol City in the summer of 2013, the thirty-one year old has racked up one hundred and seventy-one appearances in all competitions, and was part of the squad that won the Championship title twelve month…
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Middlesbrough play host to Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime in an FA Cup quarter-final clash that will decide which set of fans make a memorable trip to Wembley in April.
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Middlesbrough are in big trouble in the Premier League after finding themselves in the relegation zone and three points from safety. They have picked up just four draws in the last nine games and their goal scoring has been a real issue after netting just twice in that time. However, their form in the FA Cup has been quite the opposite after beating three teams to get to this stage. Although they have played lower league opposition at the Riverside Stadium in all previous rounds, they have still managed to score seven goals a…